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... workplaces. Three federal agencies jointly sponsored a national conference to communicate the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, discuss the specific problems of small businesses, and consider the incentives needed to assist small businesses in responding to these problems and implementing effective programs. Representatives from trade associations, chambers of commerce, unions, public/private partnerships, state and local governments, and employee assistance programs attended the conference. Presentations were made by the sponsoring agencies and members of the small business community in the areas of small business experiences, legislation ... treatment/insurance, and drug testing. Workshops were conducted for each type of organization attending the conference. The group workshops focused on ways in which partnerships could be formed between the various organizations and how information, resources, and incentives could best be provided to small businesses. The problems and recommendations discussed in the presentations and workshops are described below. Small Business Needs To help design the conference, data on small business problems with substance abuse were obtained in six regional workshops held with small business representatives. Summaries from the regional workshops ... contained in appendices to this report. The first step in assisting small businesses is disseminating information that demonstrates how substance abuse impacts all workplaces. As more and more large businesses initiate drug testing programs, small businesses that do not have programs will become likely places of employment for substance abusers. The best method of getting small businesses involved in anti-drug efforts is through communicating the experiences of other small businesses. This will not only demonstrate the prevalence of drug problems but can also provide information on the costs and successful aspects of the programs of ...

... the local print and broadcast media a speakers bureau' list of people within your company or local insurance organization who are willing to serve as resources for financial, insurance, and risk management issues/stories. You can also send reporters statistics or FYI' articles from trade publications that may help illustrate or explain insurance issues. 3. OFFER to speak to local high school or college students about insurance as a career and/or a business. Help demystify' a confusing product that is necessary for all of us. Explain the ... Categories Popular Recent All Back Industry Image Improvement Plan 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM by CompleteMarkets Editor , Mary Beth Bolen This content has not been rated yet. How to improve the industry? One day at a time, says the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW), Tulsa, OK. To mark NAIW Week (May 17-23), NAIW suggests 12 ways to improve the insurance industry, through the daily contributions of individuals and groups. During NAIW Week, we celebrate members' achievements and ... relationship with clients, ' she added. Here are some suggestions for insurance professionals. 1. VOLUNTEER now to speak to a community group about disaster preparation, insurance fraud, insurer solvency, safety, or another area of interest to consumers. 2. CONTACT your local newspaper and volunteer to write an article, informative column, or editorial piece on insurance issues. Send the local print and broadcast media a speakers bureau' list of people within your company or local insurance organization who are willing to serve as resources for financial, ...

Basic Facts About Registering A Trademark, Part 1
BASIC FACTS ABOUT REGISTERING A TRADEMARK Part 1 of 5   What is a Trademark? A trademark is either a word, phrase, symbol,...ficial notification of the filing date and serial number for every application...

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... using their own customer list and trade secrets, without restriction. An ev...loss ratio? Roy Phillips, CPIA, CIC and Dan R. King, CPIA, CIC can be reach...